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2011-2012 Champion M1235 recall: turn signal

Champion Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 3, 2012. It covers about 30 vehicles.

vehicles affected
30
reported
Feb 3, 2012
owners notified
Feb 2, 2012

Exterior lighting: turn signal

What is wrong
Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 abc-m1235 transit buses manufactured from march 9, 2011, to november 18, 2011, built on a freightliner custom chassis. The grid heater ground wire may contact the relay power terminal and rub and chafe, potentially resulting in a short circuit.
Risk
An electrical fault or short circuit could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify the owners, and inspect the buses and correctly route the ground wire as necessary the repairs will be performed by freightliner authorized facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. Owners may contact champion at 1‑810‑724‑6474.

Recall number 12V040000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V040000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Champion M1235 turn signal?

Yes. Recall 12V040000, reported on February 3, 2012, covers about 30 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V040000?

Freightliner will notify the owners, and inspect the buses and correctly route the ground wire as necessary the repairs will be performed by freightliner authorized facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. Owners may contact champion at 1‑810‑724‑6474.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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